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Rick Scott ordered state officials Wednesday to expedite the acquisition of a $19 million federal grant aimed at protecting the state.
Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner said the money couldn't be distributed earlier because it …

The heir-apparent to the first ever Latina elected to Congress could be someone who’s been on a space ship with aliens.
It could be a singer whose pop star father croons for campaign donors, or a television anchor known for snaring one-on-one sit-downs …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott ordered state officials Wednesday to expedite the acquisition of a $19 million federal grant aimed at protecting the state's election systems from cyberattack, one day after the state's top …

By Hillel Italie | AP May 21 at 12:21 PM NEW YORK — Richard N. Goodwin, an aide, speechwriter and liberal force for the Kennedys and Lyndon Johnson who helped craft such historic addresses as Robert Kennedy’s “ripples of hope” and LBJ’s speeches on civil …

Jack Johnson was the first black boxing heavyweight champion of the world, defeating Tommy Burns for the title in 1908
President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned black boxer Jack Johnson on Wednesday after an intervention from 'Rocky' actor …

Jack Johnson was the first black boxing heavyweight champion of the world, defeating Tommy Burns for the title in 1908
President Donald Trump posthumously pardoned black boxer Jack Johnson on Wednesday after an intervention from 'Rocky' actor …

Today is the 144th day of 2018.There are 221 days left in the year.
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT
2010: Security forces enter the Tivoli Gardens community after a standoff with gunmen. The operation was to apprend Tivoli strongman Christopher “Dudus” Coke, who …

"Gridlock is great," wrote the late William Safire. "My motto is, 'Don't just do something. Stand there.'"
Well, maybe he wrote that. The quote is plastered across numerous web sites with attribution to Safire, but I've …

President Trump granted a posthumous pardon to boxer Jack Johnson on Thursday, wiping clean his 1913 Mann Act conviction. Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion, was convicted under federal legislation that made it illegal to cross state lines with …

"A truly great fighter," Trump said Thursday in the Oval Office, where he signed the pardon in a ceremony attended by boxing legend Lennox Lewis, actor Sylvester Stallone and current heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, among others. "He …

Defunct Charlotte School of Law, which closed its doors last year, has reached beyond the grave to challenge the accreditation decision that expedited its demise.
And it will be using one of the country's elite lawyers to make its case.
Last week, the …

NEW YORK (AP) — Richard N. Goodwin, an aide, speechwriter and liberal force for the Kennedys and Lyndon Johnson who helped craft such historic addresses as Robert Kennedy’s “ripples of hope” and LBJ’s speeches on civil rights and “The Great Society,” died …

NEW YORK — Richard N. Goodwin, an aide, speechwriter and liberal force for the Kennedys and Lyndon Johnson who helped craft such historic addresses as Robert Kennedy’s “ripples of hope” and LBJ’s speeches on civil rights and “The Great Society,” died …

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Richard N. Goodwin, an aide, speechwriter and liberal force for the Kennedys and Lyndon Johnson who helped craft such historic addresses …

President Donald Trump is amassing an army of political insiders for 2020 — all without leaving the White House.
The Trump administration has hosted 14 “state days” over the past few months, inviting county commissioners of both parties to come through …

Senate
● FL-Sen: New Republican PAC, which is supporting GOP Gov. Rick Scott, has thrown down another $566,000 to oppose Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, bringing their total ad buy up to $2.2 million so far. There's no copy of any new ad available yet.
● …

John McCain was being filmed on the porch of his home in Sedona, Arizona, looking happy and relaxed despite the mortal battle he is waging with brain cancer, when he uttered the words that are certain to go down in the annals of American political history …

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Luanda, ANGOLA, May 24 - A national award to distinguish people and institutions that are committed to the observance of human rights in Angola, will be created shortly, by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, said the incumbent Minister, Francisco …

Digital trade within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be at the centre of discussions during an upcoming conference dubbed “Digital Trade in Africa: Implications for Inclusion and Human Rights.”
The event “will feature …

CALGARY, Alberta, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Resverlogix Corp. ("Resverlogix" or the "Company") (TSX:RVX) today announced that on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant …

The Central African Republic’s Parliament should swiftly adopt the rules of procedure and evidence for the country’s Special Criminal Court, 40 Central African organizations, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), and Human Rights Watch …

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More government contractors are walking away from China-led International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to be ISO certified by a registrar that puts America first
WASHINGTON, DC, US, May 24, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally accredited and …

PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA, May 24, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carol A. Eggert, Ph.D., Brigadier General (R), U.S. Army is named The 2018 Leaders & Legend Honoree of The Year by Women Veterans ROCK! General Eggert will be honored at The Women …

When Ford said that he inherited a mess as party leader, he is very much mistaken. He inherited a party with a 20 point lead in numerous public opinion polls...
TORONTO, ON, CANADA, May 24, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Publisher of Take Down …

Press Statement by Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State:
On behalf of the government and people of the United States, I wish the people of Eritrea a happy national day as you celebrate the 27th anniversary of your nation on May 24, 2018. We hope that our …

African Union and European Union Commissioners today adopted concrete measures to address pressing global issues in key areas such as peace and security, migration, job creation and agriculture.
This 9th Commission to Commission meeting of the two …

The South African business delegation has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the second leg of the Trade and Investment mission that is led by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) from 23 – 25 May 2018. The aim of the mission is to increase …

Security Council Press Statement on the joint force of the Group of Five for the Sahel:
The members of the Security Council heard on 23 May 2018 briefings on the activities of the joint force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (FC-G5S) by the Assistant …

Helena, Mont. , May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a combined solicitation for two Polaris Rangers, two pull trailers, and a trade-in of three ATVs. This opportunity is set-aside for small businesses and the …

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on peace and security in Africa:
Thank you Madam President. And may I thank our briefers from DPKO, from the G5 Sahel Task Force, from …

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders expresses strong concern following the referendum of 17th May on the revision of the Constitution of Burundi, the results of which were announced on Monday.
Both the majority and the …

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies has arrived in Paris, France where he is leading a South African business delegation to the Viva Technology Conference and Exhibition (VivaTech) that will take place in Paris, France from 24 to 26 May 2018 …

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will on Monday, 04 June 2018, host the Second Formal Meeting of the BRICS Foreign Affairs/International Relations Ministers, scheduled to take place in Pretoria.
The meeting of the BRICS …

The UK is providing fresh support to help tackle the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt will announce today (Wednesday 23 May).
This new UK aid support will help the …

Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom His Excellency Mr. Muyeba Chikonde has said, the Zambian Government desires to attract International Businesses of all sizes and the country has a lot of trade and investment opportunities for those looking …

Local Health Departments and the Communities They Serve Will Benefit Says the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of County …